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Romanian Affiliate Regulations (ONJN)

Published: August 1, 2026Updated: July 30, 2026

In Romania, there is no specific "Affiliate License" issued by the ONJN. However, affiliates operating in Romania must comply with strict marketing regulations. They must only promote operators holding a valid Class 1 license from ONJN. Affiliates are considered marketing service providers and must operate through a legal entity, paying taxes on their income. Misleading advertising or promoting unlicensed operators can lead to severe fines.

Regulatory Body National Office for Gambling (ONJN)
Jurisdiction Romania (European Union)
Legal Framework Emergency Government Ordinance no. 77/2009 and ANAPC (Consumer Protection) regulations
Valid In

Romania.

Not Valid In

Outside Romania.

Recognition

N/A (Regulatory compliance rather than a license).

What This License Covers

Affiliate networks Individual affiliate marketers Media buyers targeting Romanian players

Financial Requirements

Application Fee N/A
Annual License Fee N/A
Taxation Standard corporate income tax (16%) or micro-enterprise tax regimes.
Additional Costs Legal compliance and potential fines for non-compliance.

Special Requirements

  • Local Presence: Recommended to have a local entity for tax purposes.
  • Corporate Structure: Registered legal entity in Romania or EU.
  • Capital Requirements: None specific.
  • Technical Requirements: Must ensure all links lead to ONJN-licensed operators.
  • Compliance Obligations: Must include responsible gambling messages and age warnings. Cannot target minors.
  • Background Checks: N/A.

Ideal Use Cases

  • Affiliates targeting the Romanian market who want to operate legally and avoid fines.
  • Media companies integrating iGaming ads.